QUALIFICATIONS
Motivated and adaptable professional with more than four years of experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse. Strong clinical skills following evidenced based guidelines with dedication to optimal patient care, advocacy and quality outcomes. Natural ability to build rapport with patient and family members. Effective communication abilities with all members of the health care team.
EDUCATION
Rutgers University Camden, NJ
Master of Science in Nursing May 2015
GPA 4.0 Sigma Theta Tau
The University of Medicine & Dentistry Stratford, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2011
GPA 3.57 Sigma Theta Tau
The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Pomona, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Biology with a May 2009
minor in Chemistry
GPA 3.68 Program Distinction Dean’s List Beta Beta Beta
SKILLS
ANCC Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
ACLS Certification: February 2012-Present
BLS Certification: September 2009-Present
NRP Certification: May 2013-Present
Breast feeding Certification
Basic Dysrhythmia Course
IV Certification
AWARDS & ACTIVITIES
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Publication in evidenced based journal for undergraduate research at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities Award
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers Pleasantville, NJ
Family Nurse Practitioner November 2015 – Current
• Perform patient history taking, physical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the acute and chronically ill.
•Design and implement treatment plan of patients including performing and ordering diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, laboratory evaluation and prescribing essential medication regimens.
•Ensure complete assessment of the needs of patients to determine the appropriate care plan while coordinating all aspects of patient care including the evaluation of response to care.
•Communicate effectively with all members of the medical team including consulted specialists.
•Educate and counsel patients and families with emphasis on disease prevention.
Inspira Health Network Vineland, NJ & Elmer, NJ
Maternal Child Health Registered Nurse March 2013 – October 2015
Med-surg/Telemetry/Step-down Registered Nurse September 2011 – March 2013
• Responsible for the complete nursing process while managing and directing nursing care activities for patients.
•Identify short and long term goals based on patient needs.
•Provide the documented nursing interventions based on the assessed patient needs and the plan of care.
•Collaborate with appropriate health care team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.
•Communicate with family members when appropriate and document the effectiveness of nursing care and modify the plan of care as needed.
•Excel in leadership positions with experience as charge nurse and preceptor by mentoring new nurses and students.
AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Pomona, NJ
Maternal Child Health Registered Nurse October 2014 – September 2015
Provide skilled nursing care to postpartum women and well babies with the addition of high-risk antepartum, and surgical GYN patients.
Determine patient care using critical thinking and time management skills, and organize and provide complete nursing care for antepartum, postpartum, surgical and newborn patients.
Document and communicate patient condition, progress and other pertinent information relative to maternal/newborn status with appropriate team members.
Educate patients and families on antepartum, postpartum, newborn, surgical and discharge care while providing emotional support.
All positions allowed for extensive experience with social skills, multi-tasking, leadership, time-management, teaching, and organizational skills.
References and supporting documentation furnished upon request.